iPod in a 2005 Carolla

My iPod works just fine with the radio in my 2000 Echo. If you're going to use it mostly for the car, it's worth it to invest in the "RoadTrip" by Griffin, because it charges as well as transmits. If you're using it a lot in your house and car, then get the regular dock. I hope that helps - maybe I'm not following what you're asking, though.

The FM transmitters give awful sound - go with an auxiliary imput jack.

Maybe with the Corolla - but the Echo's sound system is great, IMO

Natalie

It puzzles me that auto radio options do not include a simple set of either RCA jacks or mini plug input. All sorts of portable players have been available for many years, which could benefit from that.

Seem auto designers are busy, as always changing the shape of the brake light lenses, but forget about a very practical addition to their expensive sound systems.

rich

Agree 100% - now they seem intent on integrating steering wheel controls, in the glass multiple antennas and strange shaped openings so you have a difficult time replacing their $100 mediocre radio with a $300 superior unit! Yota is worse - at least Nissan smartened up a few years ago. Shame on Yota for their radio and crappy Dunlop/Goodyear/Firestone tires.

Oops - mean their mediocre $1000! unit